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May 17: Stand Up For Essential Cooking Skills

29/04/2013 13:49 BST
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Updated
26/06/2013 10:12 BST

Food Revolution Day 2013 is just around the corner! On 17 May people from all over the world will stand together in support of good food and essential cooking skills.

Why

Diet-related diseases are among the world's biggest killers. This year alone, over two million people will die as a result of being obese while over two million children will die from under-nutrition.

We need to get back to basics and share our cooking skills and knowledge so everyone has access to good, nutritious food made from scratch. Cooking skills are declining and less people around the world now cook good, wholesome, nutritious food from scratch. Plus, food education is lacking in many communities across the world - a study carried out in the UK found that one in 10 young adults believe that eggs come from wheat, while an Australian study found that 20% of kids believe that pasta comes from animals. And in the US food and nutrition education is not compulsory - elementary kids on average get just 3.4 hours per year.

Where

Food Revolution Day is taking place all over the world, in homes, schools, workplaces and communities and there are already hundreds of activities on our global map.

From a classic Italian meal made of fresh, locally grown ingredients at home in Rome and a chef style competition in a Pittsburgh school to a workplace in Belmont, NC learning about raw foods and a community lunch and exchange of seedlings in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Search for an activity near you to join or host your own! Our downloads page has all the resources you need to pimp your online spaces along printable leaflets, eBooks, an activity guide and stickers.

Is your city represented?

So far, cities with the most Food Revolution Day activities are - Toronto, London, San Francisco, Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro.

Is your city represented on our global map? If not, there's still plenty of time to get something organised! Find out more and get great tips from our global ambassadors here.

Whatever you decide to do, no matter how big or small, be sure to add your activity to www.foodrevolutionday.com and help keep cooking skills alive this May 17.